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Posted 7/2/2011 8:30 PM (GMT 0)
Just to update, we leave Thursday evening for LAX. We will be visiting our daughter and on Monday the 11th we will see Dr. Scholz.

I'll let you all know what he says. Note his commentary regarding HT early:

http://www.prostatesnatchers.blogspot.com/

I have a feeling he will say that I should have done HT immediately after surgery or, most likely, before doing SRT. Well, he may not say it, but bottom line is he might recommend I do that. I will be doing my next PSA blood draw at his office. Hopefully, it will show SRT did its job.

Mel

Posted 7/2/2011 8:38 PM (GMT 0)
Maybe it would be best to have no preconceived notions and just present your stats and listen. Or better yet, record his answers to better understand later. Glad that you are seeing a PC specialist.
Posted 7/2/2011 8:50 PM (GMT 0)
Trep:

We all speculate.

I am not going to push one way or the other. I am there for his expertise.

By the way, we will not be home until late on the 18th. I will have internet access, but may not post until after we get back.

Mel

Posted 7/2/2011 8:55 PM (GMT 0)
Have a safe trip.
Posted 7/2/2011 9:00 PM (GMT 0)
Mel,
I am willing to bet that he will not recommend ADT unless there is evidence of recurrence after SRT. What you should or should not have done in the past will not significantly impact your current situation. Hopefully you will be on a long remission without further treatment.

Have a safe trip and say hello to Dr. S for me.

RalphV
Posted 7/2/2011 10:06 PM (GMT 0)
Why would you think he would have reccomended HT after your surgery? You didn't have any number that would have indicated that need. As far as your current situation, I would "speculate" that he would want to wait to see if there is any reason for your SRT to fail, if it ever does. Couldn't imagine any doctor advising to do HT without a specific need.

I agree with someone from above, I would make this a listening trip, especially since you don't have a specific situation at hand requiring any other treatment, at least for now.

His comments will be interesting for sure.

David
Posted 7/2/2011 10:28 PM (GMT 0)
Nel,
I really like Scholz's post. For obvious reasons....

Nick Vogelzang was all for it when I 1st saw him over four years ago. He said his experience was that the earlier the HT in high risk cases the better. I also added the adjuvant radiation and I have seen good results...

Tony
Posted 7/3/2011 12:10 AM (GMT 0)
Thought the linked study was interesting, but it was based on only 351 patients, wonder if there are any larger group studies out there on the same subject.
Posted 7/3/2011 6:50 PM (GMT 0)
Good luck Mel, have a safe and productive trip. Enjoy the time with the family.

Sure hope that everything you find out only brings you good news and comfort.

Sonny
Posted 7/3/2011 8:19 PM (GMT 0)
Mel, have a great trip.  I'm sure many of us will be interested in your post-Dr. Scholz report...

Tudpock (Jim)

Posted 7/3/2011 9:48 PM (GMT 0)
Mel,
Have a safe trip and good luck. I hope you get some good numbers post SRT.
Posted 7/3/2011 9:55 PM (GMT 0)
Mel,

Have a great family trip and I'm sure that your meeting with Dr. S. will prove to be very informative and helpful.

I'd be either taking massive notes or asking if I could record the visit for future reference.

Enjoy California, Willie and I have been to the LA area twice and just loved it.

If you enjoy art, you might want to book some time at the Getty Center. Fabulous and free!

Mary
Posted 7/4/2011 1:53 AM (GMT 0)
Mel: Best of luck with your trip out west.

Cajun Jeff
Posted 7/4/2011 3:01 AM (GMT 0)
Very interesting report Mel, thanks for posting it.

Good luck with you meeting with Dr S, it would be interesting to see what he says.

An
Posted 7/4/2011 3:07 AM (GMT 0)
Mel,

Have a good trip - uneventful is always best.

Posted 7/4/2011 3:37 AM (GMT 0)
Mel, I want to add my good wishes for a successful trip --- and an enjoyable one too! I will be interested to hear what happens.

Sheldon AKA Sleepless
Posted 7/4/2011 3:56 AM (GMT 0)
David:

I'm basing my guess on the article that Scholz posted (I provided the link).

Anyway, just speculating.

Clearly, if my PSA is up, showing SRT failure, he will undoubtedly recommend HT. He is clearly in the camp that sooner is better (unlike your doctor). At least that's my guess.

If my PSA is down, indicating possible SRT success, then I'm not sure what he will recommend (hopefully, just some diet and other advice?).

Meanwhile, I am still having severe fatigue that seems to come and go. Yesterday I finally felt totally normal and actually returned to the gym and had a pretty decent workout (about 85% of my normal workout after pretty much not working out for 3 weeks). Today we went to a park in Lansing to celebrate my grandson's 7th birthday and out of nowhere the fatigue hit. Now, it was abiut 92 degrees but still this exhaustion is disturbing. I'm better now. I'm not sure if this is due to the radiation or some other problem. I can now see why Scholz (from what I hear) does other tests too. I see an EKG and electrocardiagram in my future!

Mel

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